Bachelor of Nursing Science (Honours) [End-on]
Information valid for students commencing in 2020.
Bachelor of Nursing Science (Honours) [End-on]
Handbook year | 2020 |
Course code | 78109 |
Course type | Bachelor Honours Degree (AQF level 8) |
Division | Tropical Health and Medicine |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | Completion of at least an AQF level 7 Bachelor of Nursing Science or Bachelor of Nursing Science – Bachelor of Midwifery within the previous five years; and Achievement of an overall grade point average of 5.0 (i.e. credit average) across the final three years of the bachelor degree |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 3a – Schedule II of the 番茄社区 Admissions Policy. |
Additional selection requirements | Application for entry to the Honours program is by approval of the College Dean. Quota restrictions on the number of honours places available may apply from time to time as determined by the College Dean. Students for honours who have graduated with a pass degree from this or another university or who graduated more than five years ago may be required to complete such coursework or assessment as the College Dean recommends. Information published by 番茄社区 or otherwise made available to students when applying, may specify additional criteria to be considered in ranking applicants in order of merit if the number of applications exceeds a quota or other limit on the places made available for the course. Information provided by applicants during the application process and any other information obtained by 番茄社区 in the application process may be used by 番茄社区 to rank applicants in order of merit by reference to those additional criteria. |
Special admission requirements | Applicants must be a registered nurse (Division 1) with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency. |
Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 24 credit points as per course structure |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of the Bachelor of Nursing Science (Honours) graduates will be able to:
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Course Structure
CORE SUBJECTS
:12 Nursing Science Honours Part 1 of 2
:12 Nursing Science Honours Part 2 of 2
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Townsville | No mid-year entry |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 1 year full-time Approval to undertake the course part-time will be given only where the applicant can provide evidence that adequate contact with the College can be maintained throughout the studies. |
Maximum time to complete | 3 years |
Maximum leave of absence | Nil |
Progression
Course progression requisites | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment requirements | Nil |
Professional accreditation requirements | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass Conceded (PC) grade | Nil |
Supplementary exam for final subject | Not applicable |
Credit
Eligibility | Not applicable |
Maximum allowed | Nil |
Currency | Not applicable |
Expiry | Not applicable |
Other restrictions | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | BACHELOR OF NURSING SCIENCE (HONOURS) |
Approved abbreviation | BNSc(Hons) |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable – this course does not have majors |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |